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Brooklyn Leaders Denounce ICE Arrests in NYC

Brooklyn Leaders Denounce ICE Arrests in NYC

Brooklyn City Council Members and immigration advocates on Wednesday condemned the Trump administration’s mass deportation tactics and the swift removal of immigrants from city courthouses, as national tensions rise amid ongoing and planned protests.
NYPD Vehicles in Brooklyn Set on Fire

NYPD Vehicles in Brooklyn Set on Fire

At least eight police vehicles parked inside the 83rd Precinct lot in Bushwick went up in flames early Thursday morning in a suspected act of arson, according to AM New York.
NYC Does Not Need The Military to Help Control Protests, Mayor Says

NYC Does Not Need The Military to Help Control Protests, Mayor Says

"...if there's ever a need to go beyond the manpower that we have, there's other ways you do it before you have to come with the look of a military operation,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said during his regular weekly press briefing on Tuesday.
Brooklyn Intersections to Get Protective Barriers for Pedestrians And Cyclists

Brooklyn Intersections to Get Protective Barriers for Pedestrians And Cyclists

The New York City Department of Transportation said it will redesign six high-traffic intersections to improve visibility for everyone on the road.
A Brooklyn Elementary School Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary

A Brooklyn Elementary School Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary

Hundreds of school staff, students and alumni were in celebratory mode as Gravesend's P.S. 216 Arturo Toscanini marked its 100th anniversary on Friday.
Bridge Overhaul Adds Bike Lane to Brooklyn's Fort Hamilton Parkway

Bridge Overhaul Adds Bike Lane to Brooklyn's Fort Hamilton Parkway

Work has begun on a $37 million project that will fix the bridge carrying Fort Hamilton Parkway over the Gowanus Expressway.
Brooklyn Man Convicted of Orchestrating a Murder While Sex Trafficking in East New York

Brooklyn Man Convicted of Orchestrating a Murder While Sex Trafficking in East New York

Omari Scott, also known as Prince and Sir Prince, was convicted of arranging the murder of rival pimp Cleveland Clay. Both men participated in sex trafficking at Penn Track, a frequent strip for prostitution in East New York.
NYC Mayor Signs Executive Order Defining Antisemitism

NYC Mayor Signs Executive Order Defining Antisemitism

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday signed an executive order to recognize an international definition of antisemitism in order to enable "a thoughtful response" to crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
City Eyes Flatbush Avenue Overhaul to Boost Brooklyn Bus Speeds

City Eyes Flatbush Avenue Overhaul to Boost Brooklyn Bus Speeds

The city Department of Transportation is planning on adding a dedicated bus lane on Flatbush Avenue from Downtown Brooklyn to Grand Army Plaza.
Educators Applauded For Including Anti-Ageism Curriculum in Brooklyn

Educators Applauded For Including Anti-Ageism Curriculum in Brooklyn

Administrators and principals from Brooklyn South High Schools on May 21 were recognized by the Department of Education for their work in implementing the Anti-Ageism Resource Guide into their curriculum.